Current Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00 · 4,205,961pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+3 — Arabian Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Riyadh |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 05:07 |
| Sunset | 18:46 |
| Day Length | 13h 38m |
| Solar noon | 11:56 |
| Twilight | 04:41 – 19:11 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 24.69°, 46.72° |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Calling code | +966 |
Plan with Riyadh time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Riyadh.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Riyadh, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+3.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Berlin: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Riyadh matches 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Riyadh does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Riyadh
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +7h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Berlin | +1h |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| São Paulo | +6h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh uses Arabian Standard Time (GMT+3, UTC+03:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Riyadh. Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Riyadh today?
Sunrise 05:07, sunset 18:46. Day length: 13h 38m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 11:56.
Moon phase in Riyadh?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.